Lauren Katherine Conrad was born on February 1, 1986 in Laguna Beach, California. She is best known for being featured in the MTV reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and for her spin-off show, The Hills, which follows her personal and professional life as she pursues a career in the fashion industry. Lauren landed an internship at Teen Vogue while filming season one of The Hills. In January 2007, Conrad was named the first official spokesperson of "mark.", a line created by Avon and marketed toward young women. She will partner with "mark." and collaborate in both beauty and fashion initiatives.